Dog groomer earnings calculator
Thinking about grooming full-time, or wondering what your week really adds up to? Move the sliders to see what you could earn.
Most solo groomers do 4–8 dogs a day, depending on size and coat.
48 leaves about a month for holidays and quiet weeks.
Shampoo, consumables, kit wear. Add this to see estimated take-home.
How much do dog groomers earn in the UK?
It varies a lot, because most groomers are self-employed and set their own prices, hours and workload. Your income comes down to four things: how many dogs you groom, what you charge, how many days you work, and how much slips away to no-shows and quiet spells.
A solo groomer doing six dogs a day at £45, five days a week, grosses roughly £1,350 a week before costs. But "gross" isn't take-home — you'll need to cover products, insurance, rent or van costs, equipment, and tax. Cutting no-shows and filling gaps in your diary often makes more difference to your real income than putting prices up.
Ways to earn more without working longer
- Reduce no-shows. Every missed appointment is an empty slot you can't refill last-minute. Automatic reminders help — see our guide on reducing no-shows.
- Rebook before they leave. Regulars on a 6–8 week cycle keep your diary full. Furbase flags dogs due for their next groom.
- Price with confidence. Use our price calculator to check you're not undercharging for big or matted coats.
- Fill quiet days. Let clients request their own slots online so gaps get booked while you're working.
Keep more of what you earn
Furbase fills your diary, cuts no-shows and tracks who's paid — so more of that week actually lands.
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